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Library of PSI Materials

A curated selection of materials developed for the School Interpreting Series through the Preparing School Interpreters (PSI) Project is provided below.

These materials are shared to illustrate learning tools to support the development of school interpreters. They may be used and adapted to support program design, interpreter education, and professional development with appropriate citation to the Preparing School Interpreters (PSI) Project.

PSI Materials by Content Areas

Materials vary in format (e.g., slides, handouts, videos, images) and are organized by content area to support exploration and application.

Systems & Structures

Title slide reading “Common Core State Standards: Learning Goals That Influence the Educational System” from the PSI Project, University of Northern Colorado.

Core State Standards

Individualized Education Plan

Title slide reading “Collaborating with Families” from the PSI Project, University of Northern Colorado.

Collaborating with Families

Childhood Development

Title slide reading “BICS & CALP: Understanding Language Proficiency” from the PSI Project, University of Northern Colorado.

BICS/CALP Language Proficiency

School Interpreter's Roles & Responsibilities

Interpreters as Language Models

Collaboration with Educational Professionals

Collaboration Through "And"

Service Provision

Defining & Using Manipulatives

Decision-Making & Judgment

Individual Accountability

Advocacy

Advocating for Work Conditions

Positionality & Intersectionality

Title slide reading “The Interpreted Self: How Positionality & Intersectionality Shape Interactions as a School Interpreter” from the PSI Project, University of Northern Colorado.

How Identity Shapes Interactions

Current Educational Issues

Atypical Language & Language Dysfluency

Professional Pursuits

Title slide reading “Competence: The Real Journey” from the PSI Project, University of Northern Colorado.

Competence: The Real Journey

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